Object

Enterprise-D Bridge Okudagram (Gas Giant Atmospheric Cross-Section Display)

A visual technical diagram (Okudagram) displayed on a bridge console screen, showing atmospheric data for strategic analysis. Distinct from the physical consoles used to operate the ship.

2 appearances

Purpose

Display atmospheric layers, USS Raman position, and probe trajectory to assess interference and plan rescue penetration

Significance

Drives crew debate on probe launch viability amid rescue urgency and Geordi's trauma-linked reservations, escalating tension before Admiral Holt's transmission interrupts

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S7E3 · Interface

Probe launch and mission uncertainty

The Okudagram displaying the gas giant's atmospheric layers serves as a critical visual aid during the crew's debate. It shows the Raman's current position in the middle layers and the target sampling depth deeper in the atmosphere. Data uses it to explain the probe's trajectory and the atmospheric challenges the crew faces, while Geordi and Riker analyze potential shield failures or nacelle damage. The Okudagram's involvement is both functional (providing data) and narrative (highlighting the mission's technical and environmental hurdles), as it grounds the crew's discussion in tangible, visual evidence.

Before: Displayed on the aft science station console, showing the gas giant's cross-section and the Raman's position.

After: Remains active on the console as the crew prepares to launch the probe, its data informing the final decision to proceed.

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S7E3 · Interface

Picard authorizes high-risk interface launch

The Okudagram displayed on the aft science station console provides a critical visual representation of the gas giant's atmospheric layers and the Raman's position. The crew uses it to analyze the Raman's distress and plan the probe's trajectory. Data points to specific layers on the Okudagram, explaining the Raman's intended mission path and its current deviation. The Okudagram serves as a diagnostic tool, highlighting the technical challenges and risks associated with the rescue mission.

Before: Actively displayed on the aft science station console, showing the gas giant's atmospheric cross-section with markers for the Raman's position and the probe's target sampling depth. It is being used by Data, Geordi, Riker, and Picard to assess the situation.

After: Remains on the console but is no longer the primary focus of the crew's attention, as the discussion shifts to the probe's launch and Geordi's interface preparations. The Okudagram has fulfilled its role in informing the crew's decision to proceed with the rescue.

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